Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. As a Senior Futurist Strategist for our 2026 initiative, you'll decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and guide C-suite teams through disruptive change. We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy to shape the next paradigm of human progress.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to turn foresight into reality. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policymakers to develop actionable frameworks that will define the 2026 landscape. This isn't just forecasting—it's creating the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on 2026 technology and societal shifts
- Develop quantitative trend models using proprietary AI analytics platforms
- Author white papers on quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation strategies
- Present strategic recommendations at Davos-level global forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams on exponential technology adoption
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding for 2026 moonshot initiatives
Qualifications
- 15+ years in futurism, strategic consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Published peer-reviewed research in exponential technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of advising C-suite on multi-year transformation
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent
- Fluency in predictive modeling tools (Palisade @Risk, AnyLogic)
- Top 1% speaker at global innovation conferences (TED, Web Summit)
- Security clearance for sensitive national innovation projects